MINNEAPOLIS (AP)–The Minnesota Department of Health has reported another big jump in coronavirus cases as the state ramps up its testing capacity. The agency says 463 more Minnesotans have tested positive–a new one-day high–to raise the state’s total to 4,644. That total includes 138 new cases in Nobles County of southwestern Minnesota. State and private labs combined to complete 2,915…
FARGO, N.D.–The Red River Zoo plans to reopen to the public on Saturday, May 2 in conjunction with Gov. Burgum’s ND Smart Restart initiative. The Zoo’s hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Some of the Zoo’s buildings, such as the Carousel Pavilion, will not be open. Guests are encouraged to wear masks and practice social distancing. Categories:…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health has reported 42 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday. The counties reporting new cases include Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Stark and Stutsman Counties. The total number of positive cases in the state has reached 1,033. Of those cases, 28 people are currently hospitalized, 437 have recovered and 19 people have died. Cass…
FARGO, N.D.–The City of Fargo is hosting a COVID-19 press briefing to provide an update on the pandemic. Speakers at the briefing will include: · Director of Fargo Cass Public Health Desi Fleming · Clay County Public Health Administrator Kathy McKay · Essentia Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Richard Vetter · VP and Medical Officer of Sanford Fargo Dr. Doug…
CLAY COUNTY, Minn.–Clay County Public Health is looking for volunteers to help in congregate care facilities. Certain facilities are currently experiencing staffing shortages for licensed RN’s, LPN’s and CNA’s, food services, laundry, housekeeping, one-on-one support and administrative support. Volunteers will be given the option to work in COVID-19 positive units, non-COVID-19 units or both. Anyone interested is asked to sign…
BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — While many people are using this time of social distancing to relax, Piper, Ava and Finley Jaehning have been hard at work. The three sisters have found a way to do their part in helping others through the pandemic by breaking out the sewing kit and putting their skills to good use by making face masks. “My…
FARGO & GRAND FORKS, N.D. – As the pandemic ramped up, and businesses and schools closed around the nation, NDSU and UND found themselves in a situation that would require them to keep hundreds of students in on campus housing. “The reasons vary tremendously, whether it was international students who couldn’t get back home, or students who needed internet. We…
FARGO, N.D. – As excited as many businesses in the area are to reopen their doors, they say they’re first priority is keeping their clients and staff safe. “When clients come in, they have to wear face shields or face masks of some sort,” says Tom Huynh the Owner of Polished Nail Spa Downtown. “Our technicians will be wearing masks,…
FARGO, N.D. – Every year, an award is presented to highlight a staff member who goes above and beyond for the students and their families. This year’s award went to Alison Beutler, who has been working with the school district since 2014. She is the kitchen manager at Longfellow Elementary School. “You have made such a big impact on the…
FARGO, N.D. – Workers, union officials and community leaders gather online to honor workers who died or were injured at workplaces in North Dakota. 26 workers were killed on job sites in the state in 2019 according to OSHA. A moment of silence was held as each name was read aloud to honor the workers. They are calling on elected…
